3A Region 4 recap Oct. 9, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Ruleville Central, who took down 177th ranked Leland, 18-14.
The Tigers moved up to 238 from 265 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in 3A Region 4. A 18-14 win over the Cubs helped Ruleville Central improve its standing.
Jonathan Clerk-Beamon and Quadre Butler gave East Side a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Clerk-Beamon threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns, while Butler ran for 196 yards. Taquille Eatmon also contributed to the rushing game with 137 yards on the ground.
Tyron Lemon was the best wideout in the league this week as McClain topped Velma Jackson. Lemon racked up four receptions for 81 yards. Acaunya Brown helped McClain's passing attack out by catching two balls for 45 yards.
Rotavious Thurmond provided a threat through the air and on the ground as the Mustangs bested the Falcons. He completed seven passes for 146 yards and one touchdown and also ran for 145 yards.
Leflore County's Grant Simms and Devante Crow have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Simms has thrown for 1349 yards this season, while Crow has 26 catches for 648 yards. The Trojans' Butler leads the league in rushing yards with 1054.
The top two teams in 3A Region 4 will face off this week when first place East Side takes on second place McClain. East Side beat the Tigers last week, while McClain defeated Velma Jackson.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Roger Burton's team takes on the Mustangs. The Trojans' offense has racked up 276 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while McClain has allowed only 141 on the year.
There should be lots of points scored when East Side and the Mustangs face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Trojans comes in having scored 276 this season, while McClain has scored 252. East Side scored 44 points last week as it topped Leflore County.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Trojans take on the Mustangs. East Side has allowed 153 points this season, while McClain has given up 141. The Trojans allowed 28 points last week as they bested Sherrod Gideon's team.
East Side extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating the Tigers, 44-28. The win marks eighth in a row for the the Trojans.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
